Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) - Training | Online

Cambridge Assessment International Education offers a range of online Professional Development courses for Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)

Booking information

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Introductory: 5 weeks - £150

Extension: 7 weeks - £195

We offer a number of different training and professional development opportunities for teachers according to their experience and needs.

Introductory

Collaboration and reflection are key to effective learning. Under the guidance of an experienced Cambridge tutor, you will be working closely with other teachers to develop your understanding and share ideas and experiences.

Introductory Training is for teachers who are new to Cambridge programmes and qualifications. It introduces teachers to Cambridge programmes, syllabuses and curriculum frameworks and enables them to teach our syllabuses with greater confidence. We strongly recommend this training to teachers who are new to Cambridge or new to a specific qualification.

By the end of the course you will be equipped with a range of concepts and tools for application in your teaching, and will have developed personal insights into your own teaching practices – and the practices of your international colleagues.

The course lasts five weeks:

Week 1: Introductions and overview of the syllabus.

Week 2: Assessment of the syllabus, marking exercises and using past paper materials

Week 3: Long and medium term planning

Week 4: Using the Scheme of work, establishing an order of teaching and preparing lessons

Week 5: Teaching approaches and Creating resources & activities

Teachers should expect to spend 3 - 5 hours a week on the course.

Successful completion of the course is based on participation in collaborative activities with teachers from around the world. The discussions and activities each week are in groups. We recommend that teachers access the course every day. A certificate is awarded to participants who complete key weekly activities and participate fully in discussions throughout the course.

Extension

Collaboration and reflection are key to effective learning. Under the guidance of an experienced Cambridge tutor, you will be working closely with other teachers to develop your understanding and share ideas and experiences.

Extension Training is for teachers who have at least one year's experience of teaching Cambridge programmes and qualifications. The training in this area enables teachers to engage with our syllabuses and curriculum frameworks in greater depth and build confidence in their delivery.

Throughout the course you will connect your learning to your teaching practice. You will apply what you have learned by making improvements to one of your existing lesson plans.

Week 2: How the mark scheme is applied, and identifying key skills required for the qualification

Weeks 3 & 4: Practising marking and exploring marking standardisation

Week 5: Teaching approaches, and creating resources and activities

Week 6: Improving your lesson plans

Week 7: Reviewing and reflecting on what you have learned, and improvements made to your lesson plan.

Teachers should expect to spend 3 - 5 hours a week on the course.

Successful completion of the course is based on participation in collaborative activities with teachers from around the world. The discussions and activities each week are in groups. We recommend that teachers access the course every day. A certificate is awarded to participants who complete key weekly activities and participate fully in discussions throughout the course.

Enrichment

Enrichment Professional Development is for teachers and school leaders who have been teaching or implementing Cambridge programmes and qualifications for at least a year and would like to develop their practice in specific areas. This level of our training encourages teachers to reflect on, and take greater responsibility for their teaching as well as become more innovative in their classroom practice.

Getting started with Active learning and Assessment for Learning

Our Getting started with courses are designed to develop your understanding of Active learning and Assessment for Learning and how to apply it in your teaching practice.

The courses last five weeks:

Week 1: Introductions and overview of active learning/assessment for learning.

Successful completion of the course is based on participation in collaborative activities with teachers from around the world. The discussions and activities each week are in groups. We recommend that teachers access the course every day. A certificate is awarded to participants who complete key weekly activities and participate fully in discussions throughout the course.